The Original Concept of a National Police Air Wing was fundamentally a good idea. It would have brought with it economies of scale in purchasing new aircraft. Standardised aircraft & equipment, One Insurance Policy, One fuel supply contract, One maintenance contract, better standard of training etc etc. All aimed at increasing efficiency at the point of delivery. It could have a been 1st Class organisation, had the main aim been that of enhancing delivery and efficiency! Tragically as we all know, and many of us recognised immediately, there was only one aim, that of saving shed loads of money. Efficiency of service delivery was never in the plan, and never could be, given that sole objective. Value for money?? Whats that?? Never heard of it!
Tigerfish